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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1932
Page
11
Edgar H Davis's show Pho Ladder closed in October 1927 and he announced plans to relive it on a future date. A rumor spread that Davis planned to revive The Ladder, as reported by Variety, the theatrical weekly.
Variety notes Texas promoter Davis, a longtime theater impresario, will reopen and stage three more productions after the success of a past touring show. The Ledder, written by J. Frank Doyle, ran at Broadway venues then relocated to the Manlieki, Waldorf, Cott, Halmon t, and Lyric theaters before being dropped for higher paying bookings. Davis remains confident in reviving profitable ventures.
A theater run in Brockton and Boston draws large crowds as a production co written by Mariock Pem Berton tours under three directors. The show, with multiple scenic and costume changes, racks up record ticket sales and a nine month run before touring, aided by Davis’s oil fortune. A newsreel of Chicago Cubs in the World Series provokes big laughs in a Sunday matinee crowd.
Fragmentary notes mention a pitcher or team, a potential pennant reference, and a police broadcasts scene in Los Angeles and Chicago. Ari Dorothy Graves is said to be coming home. Police elements describe excitement over radio reports from rebel headquarters and a late night incident in Chicago.
A 1940s era notice announces a celebration on October 12 marking Colwntus Lay with the Meldamass and Bandase Mission events. The Fru ciscan Falters and San Antonio Assembly Wo. VHB. Pantlh Begree Knights of Columbus sponsor a 9:30 a.m. service at 9330 ne rt mh Ge mis sion, followed by a luncheon in the old clodster Intl.
An assault incident resulted in a chest stab wound to a woman, with a man identified as a suspect. Police reported the event occurred near Nabi Trail and hospital treatment was provided. Further details on the assailant and motive were not disclosed.
Police and detectives moved to break up a large car theft ring led by five youths. A stolen car, driven by a gang member, crashed injuring him after a pursuit down South Flores and Arsenal streets. Several suspects were arrested. others fled in fast cars that had been stripped or altered at locations in San Antonio and nearby areas. Found items included a stolen slug and an $18 prank quarter note, with vehicles traced to Alatrosa and San Antonio counties.
Arthur J. Brianson of New York outlined sales plans for the National Tuberculosis Association. The Bexar County Tuberculosis Association meeting approved a Christmas seal drive starting on Thanksgiving Day with 2900 seals planned for sale. President B. Buck presided at the Monday meeting, noting yearlong campaign expansion.
The Optimist club schedules a Hobo Conclave at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Milnes 739 p with a gathering of members and wives. President John G Swope will preside as events unfold with a buffet and social program planned.
Brackenridge seniors will serve as officers of the Hi-Y district conference this year. Elected to lead are George Theriot as president and Chlado as secretary. The local delegation, praised by faculty advisor T. Robinson and director Norman Mackeon, was announced at Gregory.
Fragmented dispatch notes Major Lackland, commander of Twenty Observation group, with an itinerary listing Dayton Dayton, Buffalo New York, Matai Tian area, and other unclear destinations. Brooks Held reportedly involved. Monday afternoon departure from a southern region. Miller as executive officer to oversee handling of wills and invalid orders.
A collector was bitten by a dog and treated at the scene. The report notes injuries were minor and a local resident aided the victim. No further details on dog owner or location were provided.
A car crash near Fort Bam injures multiple people including Suler Aurt and Babcock. Monday night collisions at South Alatig and Nueva also send Mrs Wright and Mr Beck to the hospital. Hancock and Green among others suffer serious injuries in separate incidents.
Extra bedding is being requested Tuesday for the World War veterans camp at exposition park as a first winter cold front arrives. Lumber and scruffing are needed to complete shelter lots. The camp now houses 18 women and 48 children. Donations may be delivered at the camp or called for by American Legion members.
Free clubrooms announced for San Antonio women’s clubs on the ninth floor of the Nix Professional Building. Rooms furnished by the Nix Hospital. available to members at no charge for regular meetings and benefit games or parties.
The police radio broadcasting system will be demonstrated by the department at the Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Gunter Hotel hosts the 3 p.m. session Tuesday with Commissioner Phil Wright Police Chief Owen Wildey and Sergeant P. Th. Halloran taking over. BAL Payrell, vice president and general manager of the San Antonio Public Service company, will be among the guests.
Police report a lone bandit wearing a kerchief mask held up a motorcar on Franciscan Street Monday night. The suspect threatened J Rodriguez and fled after the incident, with witnesses noting only one passenger present and providing sparse details about the location and timing.
The San Antonio recreation association outlines its third year of activity naming Mrs. George J Jamson as president and listing officers including Mrs A Bidsberg vice president Mrs O W Satterfield secretary Mrs S A Tinrhy corresponding secretary and others. The group reports that playgrounds recreation continues under mothers though city supervision has ended.
State Senator Williamson urged implementing a tax like highway patrol to combat extortion by petty officials. He urged a model enforcing highway laws, warning motorists, and arresting offenders, saying the system would aid enforcement and curb corrupt practices.
An altercation at 323 Cloverlort Drive, thought to involve a Bucot man, led to a shotgun being fired and a pursuit of guests from the residence. Police say the weapon was recovered near the scene and the suspect was arrested a short distance away.
C A Finney became the first person in Bexar County to plead guilty in forgery and passing charges in district court. Judge W W McCrory sentenced Finney to five years in prison on each count, to run concurrently, with time served credited for May 16 in jail. A related complaint of forgery and passing was dismissed. The three checks involved totaled $1434.
George Miller, listed as Dwell findd Be Villory, Ford Hany Moustan, and others were cited for shooting a deer Sunday. They faced a fine of $50 and costs, or $40, by Justice John Ouion. State Game Warden A. E. Hitzfelder testified the offense occurred on the Diels-Bikhorn road. A fawn on the Shillhy bach was reported killed.
A Texas couple linked their vows aboard a small plane in a dramatic ceremony witnessed by relatives and a single ground witness. The groom, Taylor, 24, a rancher and merchant of Shivatford, and the bride, Alora Wind, were married by Rev. Myers after the priest initially refused to fly. The plane landed safely as the couple held a bouquet and planned future aviation vows.
Tinwell We Sones, manager of the roval chamber of common, extended the invitation to the American Pettey ackOcIMGIAN for a meeting in Atlanta, Ga. The gathering is planned for October with a similar date next year. Several members come from Canada, and 190 polley wreeders AKL fatclers are invited.
The YMCA plans an organized chair meeting at Camp Kell to discuss a canteen project and rental details. Volunteers from WOMGA and Tolert tuens Camp Kell will attend to finalize arrangements and potential offerings for that event.
Lewis Burke, 22, of Gretna, was charged with following and theft in a complaint filed before Justice of the Peace Joskiev on Tuesday at 212 East Cypress Jewel. The record notes $110 involved in the alleged offences.
The committee of the chamber of commerce selected delegates to the state aviation conference in Dallas in October. Jacky Beretha serves as chairman with his wife as assistant, guiding the selection process for the delegation.
A 34 year old woman, Mrs L W Tevrin, allegedly distraught over separation, died by poison in Dallas. Authorities believe she sought to end her life after facing potential imprisonment. The case follows a troubled personal crisis with no further details available.
Beverly bills from October 4 recounts a personal trip to Mukden, Manchuria, with reflections on Japanese expansion and the global response. The letter recalls critics and reporters asking what would happen next and mentions shifting credits, bonds, and policy debates like the Kellogg Pact. The note closes with a theater showing of Mark to Kari at the Rmnple starting next Saturday.
In a Cleveland federal court on Tuesday a temporary restraining order blocked the sale and use of locally produced marble game boards and Whiffle game sets amid a dispute over patent rights. The Ohio company seeks to halt dealers and operators from selling or hosting the boards while receivership status and potential injunction details are clarified.
Mrs. Kate Johnson, former candidate for governor, is charged in a Justice of the Peace court with passing a $40 check after falsely forging the name of Gordon Swann. She allegedly presented the check to Mrs. F Ty Weiss at 228 West Ashuy Place and is custody in the county jail.
A kitchen fire at 2908 South Presa Street caused smoke and minor damage to the Tandy Andy store. Fire department records show the blaze started when meat was left near a stove, leading to a quick response and a cool brake. No injuries reported.
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